How might a change in global climate affect cattle?

Answer 1

The cow's hair will change and its eating habits will change. Hair changes in thickness and texture when confronted with the cold, winter months versus hot summer days. In the winter time, cows, depending on their condition and breeding, will often eat more when its colder than they can handle, or not eat at all if a blizzard makes it hard to stand at a bale and eat. In the summer however, some cattle will only graze in the cool mornings and evenings and stay in the shade during the day; other cattle like the Brahman-type cattle are happy to graze out in the hot sun.

Answer 2

Farming, no matter what type of farming it is, is extremely dependent on the weather. All sorts of weather conditions can affect dairy farming. If there's a drought, then not much feed can be grown for the dairy cattle. If there's moisture at the wrong times then it delays when crops can be harvested. Storms affect milk production because cows get stressed when there is high winds, loud thunder claps, hail, etc., and often won't eat until after the storm has passed. A lot of cows will also calve just before or during a storm, be it a rain or snow storm. The examples are endless.

Answer 3

Climate change might mean that grasslands turn into deserts. Rivers may dry up. It's the same for everyone and everything. If the habitat that we are used to is destroyed we have to move, adapt or die.

Answer 4

A change in global climate can impact cattle through changes in temperature and precipitation patterns, leading to heat stress, reduced forage availability, and increased disease prevalence. These factors can affect cattle growth, reproduction, and overall health. Management practices may need to be adapted to mitigate these impacts and ensure the well-being of cattle.